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Rank: 95.6 pctl
Value: $1.57 / pctl

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Talisker 18 Year Old
Produced at the oldest distillery on the Isle of Skye, Talisker Single Malt Scotch Whisky has been made by the sea since 1830, with its smell and taste instantly connecting you to its rugged maritime home. Every sip is a taste of the Isle of Skye itself, one of the most remote, windswept yet beautiful landscapes in Scotland. With wonderful sweetness and warmth, intertwined with just a thread of smoke, Talisker 18 Year Old is an award-winning whisky that is rich and soft but still assertive. Named the 'Best Single Malt Whisky in the World 2007' at the World Whiskies Awards, Talisker 18 Year Old is a single malt masterpiece. Talisker 18 Year Old makes a perfect gift for connoisseurs looking to explore new depths of flavour amongst smoky island single malt whiskies.
 100% Malted Barley
 Ratings: 
Whisky Advocate: 93.00 pts 
Universal Spirits: 98.00 pts 
Connosr: 91.00 pts 
Whiskybase: 87.90 pts 
Total Wine: 98.00 pts 
Wine Enthusiast: 90.00 pts 
Flaviar: 94.00 pts 
Drink Hacker: 95.00 pts 
Part of the  Diageo family of brands.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Rich and fruity Victoria plums, greengages, perhaps dried orange peel with some butterscotch or rum toffee and a thread of smoke behind.
Palate: Sweet in front, then more assertive, with a whiff of smoke. The overall effect is warming. The development is towards smoke, coal-tar, and toffee.
Finish: Medium length with hints of tobacco, leather, and pepper.
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Rank: 54.5 pctl
Value: $3.04 / pctl
Westland Distillery Garryana
Westland's Garryana is an American Single Malt that showcases the unique Quercus garryana oak, native to the Pacific Northwest, used for aging some of its maturation casks. The flavor profile varies by edition but generally features a complex blend of dark chocolate, nutty (almond, walnut), bready, and spicy notes, along with fruit and savory elements derived from the diverse grain bill and cask finishes, such as Oloroso sherry or red wine casks.
 100% Malted Barley
 Pro Ratings: 
Whisky Advocate: 94.00 pts 
Whiskybase: 86.00 pts 
Wine Enthusiast: 90.00 pts 
The Whiskey Jug: 88.00 pts 
Drink Hacker: 85.00 pts 
Part of the  Remy Cointreau family of brands.
Note: This whisky is part of an ongoing series, with variability between each release due to differences in mash bill, barrels used, age profile, and others. If the specific version is not listed, ask your server or a store employee for more info.
Tasting Notes
Nose: The nose offers a sweet, woody complexity with notes of baking spices, rich fruit, and charred oak, sometimes balanced by aromas of malt and smoke.
Palate: The palate is a harmonious blend of sweetness and spice, featuring dark fruits, chocolate, and molasses, complemented by flavors of toasted oak and a hint of smoke.
Finish: The finish is long and balanced, with lingering notes of sweet malt, oak spice, and dark chocolate, transitioning to a pleasing dry, peppery, or nutty character.
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